China’s influence tested in Australia
Relations between China and Australia are becoming increasingly testy and strained. A growing number of people in Australia are concerned about the extent and nature of China’s influence.
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Major League Rugby seeks firm US foothold
Major League Rugby kicks off its inaugural season for a long-lasting impact.
North Korea seeks ‘complete denuclearisation’, says Moon
North Korea has expressed its commitment to “complete the denuclearisation”.
New role for wife of North Korea’s Kim: First Lady
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has given his young, stylish wife the title of First Lady in what analysts say is a major boost to her status ahead of back-to-back summits with South Korea and the United States.
Asia after Donald Trump
The rise of China and the election of President Donald Trump have led many to believe that the American century is effectively over.
FIFA tour North American 2026 bid
A FIFA evaluation committee launches a five-day inspection tour for the 2026 World Cup enters the home straight.
North Korea tells US it is ready to discuss denuclearisation
North Korea tells the US for the first time that it is prepared to discuss denuclearisation.
RFA reporters trading spy accusations
A former journalist who worked with Radio Free Asia has denied that he was a spy for the United States.
Trump is making US poorer again
Even the United States’ long-standing allies can no longer rely on being exempt from higher US import tariffs on various products. According to DW’s Daniel Winter the logic behind Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy makes no sense.
Stop deportations of Cambodians
When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience.
Detention of RFA reporters upheld
Appeal Court upholds a lower court decision to continue the detention of two former Radio Free Asia reporters.
US, South Korea begin low-key army drills amid diplomatic thaw
The United States and South Korea kick off a low-key joint military drill.
Expelled Russians arrive home as Moscow warns against travel to UK
Russian diplomats expelled from the United States arrive in Moscow.
This Fight Is Our Fight: The Battle to Save America’s Middle Class
“This Fight Is Our Fight” is written by a prominent person in the contemporary American political circle, Elizabeth Warren.
Court hears RFA reporters’ appeal
The Court of Appeal hears an appeal to nullify the detention of two former Radio Free Asia reporters who remain jailed.
Risk assets jump on reports of US-China trade talks
Stock markets jump after reports of US-China negotiating to avert a trade war.
Shares battered as trade war fears sap sentiment
Asian shares are hammered again over fears of a trade war between the US and China.
China accuses US of arrogance for Xi criticism at rights forum
China accuses the US of arrogance after rejecting a “win-win” resolution in the UN.
The misnomer of America’s greatness
Donald Trump’s campaign slogan is “Keep America Great,” building on 2016’s slogan “Make America Great Again.” This raises a few questions: When was America great? Great at what? Will it be great by 2020?
USA win gold as Paralympics ends
The United States beat Canada with a dramatic overtime goal to win sledge hockey gold in Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics.